Defender LTX M/S2 TIRE REVIEW
There are 475 reviews for the Defender LTX M/S2
Rating Snapshot
When asked, 91% of reviewers recommend this tire
Review Summary
Customers overwhelmingly praise these tires for exceptional quietness, smooth handling, and reliable traction across all weather conditions. Many report impressive longevity, with tires lasting 80,000 to 110,000 miles or more, and numerous reviewers cite decades of brand loyalty and multiple tire sets purchased over time. The combination of quiet, comfortable rides and confident wet and dry performance drives strong repurchase rates. A small number report isolated balancing issues or reduced mileage, but these outliers are vastly outweighed by positive feedback. Overall, most customers consider these tires a premium, trustworthy choice.
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Bon pneu
Très satifait michelin
DEFENDERLTX MS2
GREAT RIDING TIRE COMFORTABLE RIDE AND QUIET
Very noisy
Tires are very noisy over 40 mph.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your Defender LTX M/S2 tires are producing excessive road noise. Tire noise can be influenced by a variety of factors, including wear patterns, alignment, inflation pressure, and vehicle application. We recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized tire retailer, who can evaluate the tires and vehicle setup. If you have any questions, give us a call at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST).
michelinman.com
August 28, 2026
Smooth as butter!!
Smooth and quiet!! I replaced a set of original factory tires on my Chevy Tahoe, what a difference! I immediately noticed the quieter ride with much less road noise and less shock over bumps in the road. Will see how they do in the long run.
Great Tires and ride
I can't belive how great of a ride they are
New M/S 2 not as plush as originals (NOT RECOMMENDED)
The ride on these tires are rough! not comfortable at all. Very different compared to the original defender ltx m/s which I still have in my wife's car. Bought these tires thinking they were the same.... NOPE not even close. Not to mention they are hard to balance. Need to "road force" balancer to get them right. The only attributes I can say is that they handle pretty good and they are not bad in the rain. BUT since the ride quality is atrocious, then the good not matter no more. Do yourself a favor and go get some Continentals.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you're experiencing a rough ride with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires. We recommend having the tires inspected by an authorized tire retailer. They can evaluate the tires and vehicle to determine whether the concerns are tire-related or caused by another condition. After the inspection, please contact our Consumer Care team at 866-866-6605 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM–1 PM EST) and we'd be happy to review the findings and discuss available options with you.
michelinman.com
August 28, 2026
Great Performance!
Michelin tires are hard to beat, I just put the Defender LTX M/S2 on 2024 Ford Expedition...butter smooth and has performed great in the summer time thunderstorms / interstate travel. Over the years, I've had several sets from the LTX family on SUVs and Pick-ups...just can't say enough about them.
DO NOT BUY
Installed on 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 and had terrible vibration and bouncing. Balanced 4 times and last was road force balanced. NO CHANGE!!! Shop replaced and new tires are just as bad. BUYER BEWARE. Shop has tried to make it right but they are the one losing due to bad Michelin tires.
We're sorry to hear you've experienced vibration and ride concerns with your Defender LTX M/S2 tires. Our records indicate you've already been in contact with our Consumer Care team regarding this matter. If you have any questions or would like to discuss further, please call us at 866-866-6605 (Mon-Fri 8 AM-7 PM EST, Sat 9 AM-1 PM EST) and reference your case number.
michelinman.com
August 28, 2026
Quality Ride
Smooth quiet ride.